Characteristics
Who You Are:
A mission-driven educator and leader who is deeply passionate about helping underserved students unlock futures of meaning, impact, and self-sufficiency.
Equal parts rigorous instructional leader and execution-focused administrator, capable of driving classroom excellence while managing the complex logistical demands of state testing and compliance.
A high-performing individual who balances a tough, direct approach to accountability with a deeply nurturing, empathetic heart for students who have been underserved by traditional systems.
A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, bringing order and clarity to academic schedules, curriculum deployment, and student tracking.
Tech-fluent and forward-thinking, with an active curiosity for utilizing AI tools to automate workflows, build instructional resources, and enhance student learning and outcomes.
A high-impact collaborator who leads through humility, dependable execution, and an energetic commitment to the team's shared goals.
Data-driven to your core, viewing student performance data not as a lagging indicator, but as a real-time roadmap for academic intervention and student retention.
Who We Are:
Our mission is to empower others to achieve their full potential.
That includes our students, our partners, and you. We are a network of dropout prevention and recovery charter schools in Ohio committed to helping our students build a life of meaning and impact. Regardless of a student's background or past, we strive to give them the tools, resources, and vision needed to become the best version of themselves. We believe that when young people gain real-world skills, confidence, and purpose, they can create the futures they desire.
Our schools blend academics, career readiness, and wraparound services that meet the needs of the whole student. We are in constant pursuit of not only serving students in the best way possible but also becoming a pillar in the communities we serve.
Everything we do in our organization is guided by our mission. Our culture is a natural outgrowth of our amazing people, whose lives and work are defi ned by our governing values of growth, excellence, integrity, service, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership & Teaching Quality
Monitor and evaluate instructional quality across all classrooms, providing actionable feedback, coaching, and professional development to teachers to maximize student engagement and success.
Oversee the daily delivery of curriculum, ensuring that academic programs remain highly eff ective, compliant with state standards, and deeply integrated with career and technical education (CTE) pathways.
Champion the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for academics, implementing targeted academic interventions that keep struggling students on track for graduation.
Integrate AI into student instruction, emphasizing student learning and integrity
Academic Operations, Testing, & Compliance
Own the coordination, scheduling, and execution of all school-wide testing, including Star Testing cycles and Ohio State Tests (EOCs), ensuring maximized participation and strict compliance.
Audit and manage academic data within the Student Information System (SIS), validating student progress, credits completed, and graduation pathways with fl awless accuracy.
Utilize AI platforms and modern technology tools to generate academic content, streamline administrative tasks, and automate workfl ows for the instructional team.
Student Retention, Culture, & Community
Partner with the School Director and enrollment team to drive student recruitment and retention strategies, directly impacting student att endance and credit completion metrics.
Handle student discipline issues with a restorative framework, ensuring the academic environment remains safe, focused, and aligned with the network's high standards.
Plan and execute school events, graduation ceremonies, and student-led initiatives like GEIST Councils to foster a vibrant, positive, and mission-aligned building culture.
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